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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
A Murderer Who Has Refused to Eat
for Eight Days.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 26.-William Mont
gomery, the murderer of his former sweet
heart Miss Iron Kitzer, now and for some
time past confiHed in the Louisville Jail, is
gradually starving himself to death. This
is the eighth day Of his fast. For two days
he has lain face downward on his cot, not
vouchsafing word TO anyone and not even
touching in all that time drop of water.
This morning a basket of luscious fruit was
brought TO his cell by thoughtful friends, but
he refused to eat and all persuasion is lost
upon him. During the past week he has
been reduced in flesh thirty pounds and he
is too weak to walk alone. His cell-mates
are confident he is not feigning insanity and
that if he cannot be made to partake of food
he will not live a week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

WASHINGTON, August 25-General Clarke
clerk of the House OF Representatives
has received and had printed the testimony
in the eight contested election eases that
are to be considered by the next Congress
They are as follows: Lowrey vs. White, Indi-
ana, Small vs.. Elliot, South Carolina Cain
or vs.. Frank, Missouri; Worthington vs..
Post, Illinois; McDuffy VS.. Davidson, Ala
bama; Carlisle vs.. rhoebe, Kentucky, Sui
livan VS. FELTON, and Lynch vs.. Vandeyer
California Messrs 0'Hara of North Carroll =
ma, and Swinburne of New York, who. it is
said, will make a contest, have not yet filed
notice nor submitted testimony to the clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Damage by Lightning in Chester
County.

WEsr CHESTER, Aug. PA terrific thun-
der-storm passed over this section last even
ing, and in some localities it did much dam
age in the way of uprooting trees. killing
cattle and burning barns. In Penn town
ship splendid large barn belonging to
Washington Turner was set ON fire by the
lightning and it. with all its well-fllei gran
aries and mows, Yas totally destroyed, to-
gether with many valuable farm machines
and several wagons. The loss is quite heavy
and is only partially covered by insurance.
In East Calm township, near Downingtown,
the barn owned by Morris Thompson was
struck and fired. but vigorous means being
employed by Mr.. Thompson and his farm
help the flames were put out before much
damage was effected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
President Cleveland Snubbed.

PrTssBrRG. Aug. ga Chronicle Telegraph
special from Wheeling to-day states that
the members of the Grand Army who par
ticpated in the demonstration IN that city
to-day, refused TO pass under portrait Of
President Cleveland suspended from the
Registers Office. The entire column made
detour and drooped their colors in passing
the picture. The actioA CAUSED considerable
excitement in the city. There were over five
thousand veterans in line from Western
Pennsylvania, Ohio. and West Virginia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
F;endlsb Deed.

Harrison, Mich. Aug. as.-Thc isruiins
community four miles north of here is terri
b5 excited over the deed of three unknown
men. presumably ftamps, who yesterday af
ternoon visited the farm of Ben shipon
While .iss vas at Harrison and locked his
tlsree young sons up in the upper story of
the house, which they set on fire. This chill
dren escaped by jumping from window
after breaking the glass. The house was
burned To the ground The boys say that
the men watched the burning az long a.
they dared and threatened that if the boys
broke out and escaped the flames they would
have their throats cnt. The wretches are
supposed to be men who had grudge against
Shipon, The people are aroused and scour-
ing the country for the men
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31


THE Grand Army boys Of West Virgin
ia, together with thousands OF their breth-
ren from this State held reunion in
Wheeling last week. Preceding their pa
rade the publishers Of the Register, DEM
ocratic paper in that city, suspended over
street through which the procession
passed, large portrait of Cleveland. On
arriving at this point the veterans refused
TO march under, and by an oblique move
ment. marched around il with lowered
flags 80 incensed were the Democrats
that riot was iminent. but t;ouble was
happily averted. Evidently Mr.. Cleve-
hand is not a favorite with the soldier
laddies-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
A Shooting Affray.

GgEENsBURG, Pa, Aug. 25-Nathauiel
Phipps shot and seriously injured Robert
Rohb about noon yesterday The ball en-
tered below the left eye, passed around the
cheek-bone and lodged in the back part Of
the head. Both are residents of Millwood
and the affair took place on a train from
Millwood shaft, where both worked in the
mines The affair grew out of feud oflong
standing, Phipps having accused Robh of
being too intimate with his wife PiIipps
left Immediately after the shooting and has
not been arrested Before leaving he armed
himself with a rifle, pistol and six shooter
and remarked that he would not be taken
alive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Railroad Laborers Killed.

SCRANTON, Pa, August 24-An engine on
which was Superintendent Stevenson. Road
master Rahm, at noon to-day struck gang
Of Hungarian laborers, while rounding a
curve ON the Lehigh Valley road, near Ran
som, and killed Philip Connell, foreman of
the gang, and one Of the laborers. Another
of the Hungarians was fatally injured.
The engine was running at the rate of
twenty miles an hour a, the time Of the ac-
cident. The men had stepped to the down
track TO avoid the freight, and did not aI-
pear to hear the Superintendents engine.
The party ON the engine say they did not see
the laborers until within fifteen rods of
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

Ir does no, take q very aged citizen 70
remember when the Democrats were
prophesying Reputation F" of the Ma
tionaI debt. Vow, with three-fourths Of
the debt paid, every financial obligation
of the government met, and the Secretary
of the Treasury buying bonds at prem--
ium, these same Democrats are groaning
and howling over the immense surplus in
the Treasury. and are busily devising
plans for its reduction by running our do
mestic industries
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

AT the Democratic primary election in
Greene county, held on Saturday last for
the purpose of nominating a candidate
for Judge, J. A. j. Buchanan, Esq, was
the successful man. Ex-Congressman
BOYLE is the candidate of Fayette county,
and as during his canvass, Buchanan pro
claimed that if he received the nomina-
ton in Greene he would in no event per
mt his conferees 10 vote for Mr.. Boyle
and as Mr.. Boyle's future-political and
personal-depends upon his success in
this struggle, it will be extremely difficult
for either gentleman to procure a nomi-
nation Meanwhile the Democratic par
ty in both counties, is split to smither-
eens with the factional fight that RACES
hotly and bitterly, and the probabilities
are that Mr.. Ewing, the Republican can
didate who has been appointed TO the
position by Governor Beaver will secure
the prize, although the district Is polite
ally over two thousand against him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
A Terrible Experience.

PrrrsBuRs, Aug. 25.--Louis Lowry stone
mason employed al the new Dnquesne tube
works, opposite McKeesport, while at work
yesterday was suddenly prostrated and for
three hours was pronounced dead by the
attending physician. AT the end of that
time. however, he riviyei and was soon able
to go TO Mckeesport, where he was seen by
reporter. He said he could hear and under
stand all that was said. and heard the physi-
clan pronounce him dead. He heard SYM
pathizing bystanders ask concerning his
name and circumstspces, but was powerless
TO speak or move a muscle He shivers
when be thinks OF the horrible exneriene.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Terrible Accident at a Reunion.

ENFIELD ILL.,, Aug, 1.-Two terrible ac-
eidents occurred here this morning at the
reunion Of the Eighty-seventh Illinois vete-
rams. During the sham-battle cannon was
prematurely discharged blowing off James
Crockett's right arm. An instant later few
rods distant, another cannon discharged pre-
matunely and stretched five bleeding victims
on the ground. Gales Sullinger had both
arms blown OFF and will probably die. The
others injured were Robert johnson, Irwin
Reeder, VIM. Daniels and Emanuel Berry.
They are all fearfully lacerated and burned
but will survive ssi9
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Fatal Rush of Women Shoppers.

PTrrsBURG, Aug. PA babe was smoth
cred to death to-day in jam of women,
which blocked Wood street. between Filth
and Sixth The women were endelyo-ing
TO get into the store of Dick & Campbell
where it was announced, a large amount of
dry goods injured in the recent confagration
would be sold of. The rush was appalling,
the police being utterly powerless TO stay the
flood. The cries of the agonized mother
when she found that her child was dead
could be heard block away
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
A Flooding Rain, Accompanied by
Hail Does Damage About Lancaster

violence accompanied by hail, passed over
Lancaster last night, the rainfall being the
heaviest in years. In the lower end OF the
city the sewers were unable to carry oft the
water, which ran into the cellars, filling
many of them to the depth OF several feet
The damage to property in some sections will
be considerable.
In Columbia the storm was the fiercest
of the season. 1t apparently ceniered about
the Columbia Rolling mill, which was com
PEELED to suspend operations during its prog
ress Streets were washed out and many
houses damaged by flooding
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

SENATOR ALLISON Of Iowa is high fa-
rorite a Presidential candidate. with
the Republicans Of that State, but at
their state convention last week they had
the good sense and the good taste to ab-
stain from putting him forward. Next
year is the Presidential year and it will
be time enough then to trot out favorite
candidates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

THE Associate Judges in Huntingdon.
a. in this county, refused some time since
to grant any licenses for the sale Of liq-
uors. 1t appears however that the jani-
tor of the Court House opened bar in
the basement Of that building, where the
thirsty found relief. Doubtless the bar
Of this enterprising janitor has been clos
ed. and he win have to answer at the bar
Of the court. and be placed behind the
bars of the jail But still the question
does prohibition prohibit? viii not be
definitely answered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
More Earthquake Shocks In the
South.

AueusrA, Ga, Aug PA light earth
quake trenaor was felt at midnight, followed
by a distinct shock at o'clock this morning
CHARLESTON, 5. c., August 27.-The earth
quake shock reported at Augusta this morn
vile, but very slightly at Charleston, not one
man in hundred telling it.
COLUMBIA. 5. c.. August IA little after
2o'elock this morning an earthquake shock
occurred here. accompanied by the usual
roar, and lasting some seconds At four
minutes of o'clock second and heavier
shock was felt The motion was unduIa-
fiu.r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

Nh SEcRErARy FnRTnLD, With the
Treasury to draw upon, is playing bear in
the market and has already reduced the
price of AZ per cent bonds, two per cent.
The spectacle of the L. 5. Treasurer using
the funds Of the government 10 depreci-
ate and buy up its own bonds, is pro-
ceeding neither admirable nor honest
though il result in profit to the govern
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Big Investment in Iron.

CHIcAGo, ILL.,, August 1S.-The Vermillion
81, 900 tons Of ore last year, has been pur-
chased by q syndicate composed mainly of
Chicago capitalists Marshall Field, A. II.
Porter, President ofthe Chicago and Indiana
Coal Railway Company, and J. c. Morse, of
the Union Steel Company, are the principle
members of the syndicate, which paid &c.
o0o,0oo in certified checks and several mil
lions of stock 10 Mr.. Charlemagne Tower, of
Boston, for his interest The purchase COM
prises 2oV00 acres of the iron lands, and is
said " be the largest iron investment
known
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Gut In Twain.

PAREERsBuRG, W. Va, Aug. 36.--In Brax-
ton county yesterday evening. Nelson Jones.
a wealthy farmer, was driving a team of three
yoke of oxen drawing three tons of timbsr
and in attempting to put OH the bake az a
hill he fell off between the wheels He call
etsto the oxen to stop, butthe wagon was on
him before they did 50. He was caught un-
der the hind wheels with the entire weight
upon him. When found his body was crt
III two pieces
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Riddieberser in Bad Condition.

BaITrNoE Nd, Aug. l6.--A special TO the
physicians 10 examine Senator Riddleberger
and their reporting that his condition was
such as TO render confinement dangerous,
suspend the sentence until such time as Sem
ator Riddleberger may be in condition to be
returned to Jail. The senator's friends say
he is not in condition to know what he is
doing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

THE great feat of suppressing SamuelJ.
Randall is TO be attempted at Allentown
to-day. There is, however an appalling
kind Of sensation slowly creeping down
the spine of the Democratic Free-Trade
contingent. that Sam may prove a bigger
man than Grover, in Pennsylvania.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Killed His Mother.

MARION, IND. August 20.-Word has Just
been received here announcing terrible
tragely in the southwestern part of this
county. eighteen miles from here. Ii ap-
pears that some time last night Mrs Newton
Lightfoot. wife Of a farmer arose and walked
in her sleep. Her movements attracted the
attention of her son. Frank Lightfoot, who
mistaking her for burglar shot and killed
her. Coroner Lord has LEFT for the scene.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

SrEcULAToRs are now trying 10 raise the
price of canned fruit. on the cry that
tin has raised. Somebody is going TO be
bit The coffee speculation and the
wheat speculation both collapsed, bring
ing the loss of millions 10 their origina-
ton. Now keep your eye on the attempt
ed canned fruit speculation and see a sim
liar result.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
A Salvation Army Captains SEN
tence.

LANCASTER Pa. August 27.-William
Dufiin, a captain in the British army. was
to-day sentenced to one year in prison. Duf
fin was at the head Of party OF salvationists
who induced Lizzie Engle, young girl Of
Mannheim, TO leave her home against the
wishes of her parents. She was sent 10 Kan
sas, where she now is. Duifin and number
ofothers were tried for conspiracy 10 entice
the girl from home, and he was the only one
convicted
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Brutal Burglars.

CLEvELAND, August 26.-Masked burglars
Mansfield. o., last evening One of the bur
glars struck at Chew, who is 50 years OF age,
with.a stick of stove wood knocking him
senseless. The old lady was then taken 10 an
other room, and while at the silent muzzle OF
Il revolver. the other robbers ransacked the
house, securing $500 and considerable silver.
Chew is still unconscious and may die.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
NEW FALL GOODS.

Early arrivals commencing. few ofw hid
Ire 3s-INCH ALL-WOOL NOVELTY
CIlEtkS, - cents. very stylish effects
42-INCH ALL WOOL CHECKS. - cts.
sIl cts. 81 90. special values and large line
uf shades
New Lines Fall Dress Goods arriving d.,i-
~ Is to 52 inches wide at ~ cents to 81 = a.
ward
send To our Mail Order Department for
samples. and secure some of these bargains
before all sold
Special values in all lines of STAPLE House
keeping DRY GOODS, SHEETINGS, LIN
ENS--EfC-, ETC t..f-r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

rHE best argument in favor Of hurry
ing up the South Penn" is the adinis-
sion of the Pennsylvania Railroad that
with her immense resources, she has not
the facilities 30 handle all the traffic Of
fering. Still, she persists in enacting the
role of the dog in the manger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
His Name Removed from the Ticket.

lRosroS, Ohio, Aug. 24.--The county re-
publican executive committee has removed
the name of Thomas johnson. the present
prosecuting attorney of st. Lawrence coun-
y and candidate for reelection. from the
ticket Mr.. johnson has been drinking
heavily aud has disappeared mysteriously,
leaving unpaid about 5000 private debts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

WOLFE has been selected to run the
Prohibition machine during this cam
pa gn. Such old-timers as Hon. A. A..
Barker, and Joshua L. Bailey were set
aside 10 give Mr.. Wolfe a chance to feed
fat his grudge on the Republican party
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

HENRY GEORGE, who is rank Free
Trader has seen the hand writing on the
wall, and consequently the platform of
his party, put forth at the Convention
last week, contains a protection plank.
Mr. George is hunting for the working
mans vote
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

JUDGING from the savage denunciation
Of Adjutant General Hastings by the
Democratic press them few remarks {"
he made, on taking the chair, at the late
Republican State Convention, must have
hurt Hastings has knack Of striking
out from the shoulder, hat brings blood
every time
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

WEAEIED with his labon in behalf of
civil service reform the President sought
relaxation in agricultural pursuits. 1t is
reported that he has an oat-field at Red
Top planted in hills four feet apart each
WaN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
The Gar Aeain Shot At.

LONDON. August 21.-lt is reported in Ber-
lin that an attempt to kill the ear was made
on the 10th inst. a nihilist, disguised as an
officer of the guard, approached the imperial
carriage on a journey from St Petersburg to
Karsnoesoio, and fred a revolver twice. The
first shot missed the ear, but the second per-
forated his coat The czarina has since been
suffering from nervous prostration
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

OK Friday last Governor Beaver APP
pointed Nathaniel Ewsng, Esq of Union
town, as additional law Judge for the
Fayette and Green district. This is a
new Office created by the last Legislature,
and Mr.. Ewing is the Republican candi-
date to be voted for at the coming elec-
49,,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

To the amazement Of the New York
Stock brokers, Jay Gould has lately been
converting several millions of his stocks
and bonds into cash, and now the rumor
has been started that he proposes to pur-
chase the b. Il o. system. for cash in
hand
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

MucH pre- sure is being brought TO bear
on Governor Beaver in favor of an extra
session Of the Legislature. His Excellen-
cy is apparently disposed to go slow,
which is very good thing to do, consid-
ering all the circumstances.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Opening the Campaign at Harris
burg.

HARRISBURG, Aug. 25.-The Republican
campaign in Pennsylvania was opened to-
night in the city. The Republicans of the
Fifth Ward erected l2o-foot Hart and Viii
liams pole amid great enthusiasm. Two
bands were on hand and speeches were made
TO the 1000 people present by J. NJ West
ling, Professor William Howard Day, Col.
Owen Hamilton, James Mctiranigan and
Colonel John wallower. The three latter
have been Labor reformer Greenbacker and
independent, respectively.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

The anti-protection Democrats are
threatening to lay sam Randall oiii on
cooling board at Allentown this week. A
general invitation to attend the funeral
has been issued
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Jews Expelled BY Russia.

ODESSA, Aug 25.-in consequence of the
annexation of Taganrog and Rostoff 10 the
Don Cossack district the Jews residing in
those places have been ordered to depart for
orther parts of the Empire. Many of them
viii smigrate to America
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

GENERAL fAiRoHILD, Commander-in-
Chief of the Grand Army Of the Republic
states that the organization is growing
rapidly all over the country, and that
during the last quarter the membership
increased 1900
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

THE position taken by the Republicans
Of this State has knocked the stnffin'
ont Of the political prohibition clap trap.
Hence, the bitter abuse Of Charley Wolf
and biz diminished following.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

The offices in Indiana are filed with
Democratic spoilsmen, and there isn't a
dollar in the Treasury. These two facts,
point moral and adorn tale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

THE New York SIN is poking fun at
the President for blundering when he
wrote about the centennial anniversary
of the framing Of the constitution"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Death of Mrs. sarah jackson.

NASHVILLE Tenn. Aug.-25-Mrs Sarah
Jackson. mother of the adopted son of Pres
ident Andrew Jackson, and four years mis-
tress of the Width House in Gen. Jaeksons ;
term died yesterday, aged 81 years. She
leaves soa. Col. Andrew Jackson. Jr., and
"A daughter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

THL President has accepted an invita-
ton to attend a dinner to be given in
Philadelphia on the 18th Of September in
honor of the centennial anniversary Of
the framing Of the Constitution.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Lightning Killed Horse and Man.

SELINGssEoyE. Aug 24--Fred Roush, a
farm hand employed by Frederick Hilbish.
at Freeburg. was driving-up to the barn from
the fields in the storm this afternoon when
a lightning bolt killed him and the horse in
stantly and shattered the wagon. He leaves
IL widow and five children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31

SINCE January England has purchased
33OOO000 bushels Of our wheat while all
the other countries combined have only
furnished her 100000 bushels
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-31
Disease Among Cattle in Ohio.

PrrrsBuRG. Pa, August PA dispatch
was received here to-day from Steubenville,
Ohio stating that Alexandria Long u farmer
three head of cattle in Pittsburg ten days
ago; that since then five had died of Texas
fever and that some of the Others were sick
When the matter was brought to the atten-
ton of the managers oftheeast Liberty yards
they promptly branded it as a ialsehood,
saying there was no sickness of any kind
among the cattle there. As the Steubenviile
canari was wired east and west its prompt
denial will be appreciated by stock k-men